Military: Active Duty, Veterans and Families
RWJBarnabas Health recognizes the immense contribution of our veterans, active-duty service members and their loved ones. There are a wide range of federal, State and local resources to which our New Jersey service members are entitled to of which provide benefits in supporting their health and wellness.
Veterans make up a unique cohort of New Jersey’s population, comprising just over 299,000 brave men and women. Veterans struggling with the aftermath of their military experience may experience:
- Feelings of isolation and hopelessness
- Anger, irritability or frustration
- Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
- Relationship problems
- Frequent reminders of past traumatic events
- Difficulty eating or sleeping
- Drug and alcohol use
- Anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Mental Health Resources
RWJBarnabas Health’s Behavioral Health Services work in coordination with veteran-related- community partners and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care to provide service members with support through:
- Vets4Warriors, a nonprofit housed at the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center, is a nationwide nonprofit that provides active-duty military and veterans with 24/7 confidential peer support.
- The Veterans Crisis Line provides active-duty service members and their families and friends 24/7 support. Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones, can Dial 988 and Press 1, chat online at MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or send a text to 838255 to receive free, confidential support.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. You can call, text, or chat 988.
Ask your medical team for information about military health benefits.
At RWJBarnabas Health, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that honors the unique backgrounds and experiences of our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Learn more about our dedication to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Learn more about Behavioral Health Services at RWJBarnabas Health.
